September 2025 Back in February, the International Congress of Zookeepers (ICZ), held their triennial congress in Wellington. Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo Chief Executive, Karen Fifield MNZM, has been President of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) for the past two years and was instrumental in bringing the ICZ Congress to Wellington. The West […]
The Department of Conservation has been the main sponsor of the Trust since its inception and continues to support our work with advice, collaboration and encouragement. We’re very fortunate to work with such a passionate group of people throughout the West Coast region. […]
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September 2025 This year, the West Coast Penguin Trust has released both a colourful summary and the usual Annual Report for 2024-25. They are full of news about the trust’s projects, from field work to fundraising, foraging to fencing, and covering research, education, awareness and advocacy. Our Vision remains “Sea and shore birds and their […]
Conservation psychology is the study of how human behavior influences and is influenced by the natural environment. The goal is to promote sustainable practices and foster a positive relationship between humans and nature. Social science research tells us that awareness of an issue rarely results in behaviour change. So we need a new approach to […]
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Penguin talks are back! 5.30pm, Wednesday 25th June, Westland District Library, Hokitika. After an introduction to the Trust and our work, Tawaki Ranger, Catherine Stewart will share video clips, photos and insights from 11 years of monitoring Fiordland crested penguins or tawaki in one of the remotest spots in New Zealand, Gorge River in deepest […]
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Wellington Zoo is New Zealand’s first Zoo and Wellington’s oldest conservation organisation, caring for animals since 1906. The Zoo is a not for profit charitable trust, and has been that way since 2003. The Trust runs the Zoo on behalf of Wellington City Council. They are proud to be the world’s first carboNZero certified zoo […]
We are so lucky here on the West Coast to have such cool, proactive and enthusiastic children and youth, tamariki and rangatahi, who give up their time and energy to help protect and advocate for our local wildlife, particularly our penguins! Whether it’s through school projects, girl guides, scouts, or volunteering, the young people of […]
